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Job Description
We are offering an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced contract professional to drive meaningful change and help deliver on our ambitious fleet strategy. You will manage a team of specialists overseeing a diverse portfolio of purchase and service contracts for the Environment Agency and our Defra partners. You will work collaboratively across departments to identify business requirements, shape contract strategies, and lead procurement processes through to contract award. As part of the contract management leadership team you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing full contract lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with environmental, legal and health & safety standards.
Responsibilities
• Act as the principal advisor on fleet contract matters, offering expert guidance and developing solutions within policy frameworks and best practice standards.
• Shape and influence fleet policy at both national and local levels, ensuring consistent contract‑aligned implementation and compliance.
• Design and implement performance monitoring systems, interpreting supplier data and operational insights to provide evidence‑based recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external providers to influence outcomes, enhance service delivery, and uphold the Environment Agency’s reputation.
• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed team, ensuring efficient planning, resource allocation, and delivery against objectives in a dynamic working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven track record of delivering commercial value through strategic contract oversight.
* Strong leadership ability in managing multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in fleet and service contract management, preferably within a public sector or national government environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Knowledge of EEA, UK and EU procurement legislation and regulations.
Contact
Please contact Nick Kennedy (Strategic Fleet Manager) via email at: nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information or an informal discussion.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
EEO Statement
The Environment Agency is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, and we are fully committed to providing guaranteed interviews for those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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